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teth·er

tether

pronunciation:: te thr
parts of speech:: noun, verb
phrases:: at the end of one's tether

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a rope, chain, or leash for tying up or holding something that moves. Our dog is kept on a tether so that she won't escape from the yard. synonyms: leash similar words: chain, halter, line, rein, rope, strap, string, thong
related words:	leash
phrase:	at the end of one's tether

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	tethers, tethering, tethered
definition:	to tie up or chain with a tether. He tethered the hawk to his wrist with a cord. synonyms: leash, tie similar words: bind, check, fasten, hobble, restrain, stake
related words:	chain, hitch, lash, moor, secure, stake, tie

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